Rent in Katy, TX
Across Katy's 6 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,766 a month, with figures from $1,470–$2,250. The highest typical rent is in 77494 ($2,114) and the lowest in 77491 ($1,470). Owner-occupied homes in Harris County pay about 1.62% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,449 | $1,210–$1,850 | 6 |
| 1 bed | $1,505 | $1,240–$1,900 | 6 |
| 2 beds | $1,766 | $1,470–$2,250 | 6 |
| 3 beds | $2,312 | $1,958–$3,030 | 6 |
| 4 beds | $2,745 | $2,264–$3,760 | 6 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Katy ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Katy, TX?
- About $1,766 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $1,470–$2,250. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Katy, TX?
- About $1,505 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $1,240–$1,900. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Katy, TX?
- About $2,312 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $1,958–$3,030. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Katy, TX?
- About $1,449 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $1,210–$1,850. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Katy, TX?
- About $2,745 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $2,264–$3,760. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Katy ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 77494 has the highest typical rent at $2,114 a month, and 77491 the lowest at $1,470.
- What is the property tax rate in Katy, TX?
- Owner-occupied homes in Harris County pay a typical 1.62% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Katy rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).